St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

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1 St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter PARISH INFORMATION BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated after the Noon mass on Sundays. A pre-baptism class is required for the first child. For class information call the rectory. Arrangements should be made shortly before or after the birth of the child. COMMUNION CALLS: are made on Sundays by Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound. Please call the Rectory to schedule. MATRIMONY: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. No date may be reserved until discussed with a priest of the parish. NEW PARISHIONERS: Call the Rectory to register. Established 1845 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Call the Rectory for more information. CONFESSIONS Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:00 PM or by appointment. CONTACT US Rectory Office...(440) Office Hours...Monday Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fax...(440) st.teresa.church@neohio.twcbc.com Website... MASSES Sunday Vigil...Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday:...8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Holy Day Vigil:...Watch Bulletin Holy Day:...Watch Bulletin Civic Holidays:...Watch Bulletin Wednesday & Friday:...8:30 AM STAFF Reverend Edward J. Smith, Pastor Fr. Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate Debbie Wehler, Sue DiVaccaro, Secretaries Michael Joris, Parish Council Chairperson Lou Varos, Finance Council Chairperson ST. TERESA OF AVILA CHURCH is handicap accessible.

2 St. Teresa of Avila Parish Page 2 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 21, 2017 I will ask the Father, and he will give you... the Spirit of truth. John 14:16 17 OFFERTORY COLLECTION Weekly Goal $4, May 14 $3, Kid's $1.00 Please keep St. Teresa Parish in mind when making out your will. SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE TRINITY DOME IN D.C. Next week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America's Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary's Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS Joan Hensley, Luz Villanueva Pat Chozinski, Marty Lima Gladys Mackert, Maebelle Fill Gladys Wisnieski, Kathleen Brezinski Maria Montgomery, Judy Bruder John Smith, Greg Brezinski Eleanor Rieth, Denny Rieth Frank Faulhaber, Al Martinenas Donna Satorius MONTHLY SPIRITUAL MAXIM This little heaven of our soul is where the Maker of heaven and earth is present. St. Teresa of Avila ANOINTING OF THE SICK For those advanced in age, sick, or undergoing surgery. Administered upon request. Contact the Rectory. MOTHER CABRINI FOOD PANTRY - VOLUNTEERS Adults and teens interested in helping can meet at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Lorain in the brick building at the rear of the parking lot. The food pantry is open the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Many thanks to all those who support this ministry financially and with their time! MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 20 St. Bernardine of Siena 4:30 p.m. People of St. Teresa Parish Sunday, May 21 8:30 a.m. +Robert Dolacki by Evelyn Schneider 11:00 a.m. +Allan Jungbluth by Agnes Monday, May 22 St. Rita of Cascia Tuesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 24 8:30 a.m. + Marissa and +Sidney Rose by Dave & Kathy Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 St. Philip Neri 8:30 a.m. living/deceased Fathers of St. Teresa Parish Saturday, May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury 4:30 p.m. +Eleanor Pavlish by Don & Gloria Kriebel Sunday, May 28 ASCENSION OF THE LORD 8:30 a.m. deceased of the Peters Family 11:00 a.m. People of St. Teresa Parish ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS Our next Altar & Rosary Society Mass will be Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The Rosary will be said at 8:00 a.m. prior to Mass. CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOLLOW-UP IN-PEW APPEAL: MAY 20 & 21, 2017 This year's follow-up will fund the Hungry and Homeless programs throughout the Diocese. Every gift made will be matched up to $100,000. Envelopes are available on the card table in the rear of the church. Please take one, complete it and deposit it in the collection basket or drop it off at the church office. Thank you! SHOWER FOR MARY The Social Concerns Committee is once again collecting supplies for Birthright in Lorain during the month of May. Bring your donations to the church and place in the bassinette on the side altar. Details for items needed can be found in the flyer in the rear of the church and on our website. FISH FRY VOLUNTEER DINNER A dinner for all those who worked at or made donations to the Fish Fry this past Lent will be Saturday, May 27. The hall will open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the church office by May 22 ( ). MONEY OFFERED FOR MASSES Money offered for Mass intentions is not included on parishioners' yearly Contribution Statements. Per IRS and Diocesan regulations, this is true for both individual Mass intentions and Corporate Mass intentions (i.e.: Mother's Day, Father's Day, All Souls Day). PLEASE CONTACT AN USHER BEFORE MASS IF YOU NEED COMMUNION BROUGHT TO YOUR PEW. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11;Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

3 Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 3 May 21, 2017 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR In 1626 French Jesuits launched an organized missionary effort among the Huron Indians. The Hurons lived near Georgian Bay in Canada s Province of Ontario. The leader of these Jesuits was the notable Father Jean de Brebeuf. The Huron apostolate was difficult, but gradually some of the Indians began to embrace the gospel. One of the most admirable converts was Tehoronhiongo. Baptized Francis by Fr. Brebeuf himself, he developed into a man of prayer who sought constantly to deepen his knowledge of the faith. Unfortunately for the Huron mission, the New York Iroquois began a war of extermination in 1642 against the Huron, striking also at the French who sided with the Hurons. After eight years the Iroquois achieved this aim. They broke up and scattered the Huron nation. During that bitter struggle, Fr. Brebeuf and four other Jesuit priests in Huronia were murdered. (They were canonized as martyrs in 1930). A great many Hurons fell before their enemies. Many more were taken captive and adopted by their conquerors. Indeed, one whole Huron village, St. Michael s, originally located near Orr Lake in Ontario, was induced to move down to New York State. They resettled near Holcomb, N.Y., in the County of the Seneca Iroquois. One of the citizens of this adopted captive village was Francis Tehoronhiongo. Of course, he and the other exiled Huron Christians were now deprived of priests. Finally, however, the Iroquois made peace with the French and even invited Jesuit black robes to come into the Iroquois country. There were perils involved in accepting this invitation; still the Jesuits did send the missionaries. When Fr. Jacques Fremin arrived at St. Michael s in 1668, Francis greeted him warmly. He had been praying for twenty years to be able to receive the sacrament of penance again before he died. Now he said to Father Fremin, At last God has heard me. Confess me! The priest was touched and very happy to oblige. Fr. Jacques found Francis an old man of approved faith. He now engaged him as a catechist. Not only did the Huron understand well the mysteries of the Faith; he behaved with such Christian dignity that no other Indian ventured to speak indecently or irreverently in his presence. In today s gospel, Our Lord promises I will not leave you orphaned. He who had established the sacrament of reconciliation did not abandon this old Huron who prayed for a chance to go to confession. Far from leaving us orphaned today, Jesus provides us constantly with priests whom He uses as the instruments of His presence and His absolution. The sad fact is that we do not approach these priests more frequently and more appreciatively, asking them with Huron Francis Confess me! The Reverend Edward J. Smith PRO-LIFE "When life is challenged by conditions of hardship, maladjustment, sickness or rejection, other programmerssuch as communities for treating drug addiction, residential communities for minors or the mentally ill, care and relief centers for AIDS patients, associations for solidarity especially towards the disabled-are eloquent expressions of what charity is able to devise in order to give everyone new reasons for hope and practical possibilities for life." Pope John Paul II - EVANGELIUM VITAE, March 1995, To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women religious, Lay Faithful, and all People of Good Will on the Value and Inviolability of Human Life. Visit EWTN - SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Check EWTN's schedule for the Mass and Procession from Rome on June 15 & 16 with Pope Francis for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED TO TRIM IN CEMETERY If you are interested in volunteering this summer on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays to help trim around the headstones in the cemetery please contact the church office at We also need help weeding, watering and caring for the gardens around the property. We thank you for considering this! UPCOMING EVENTS Eucharistic Adoration Wed, May 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church Fish Fry Volunteer Dinner Sat, May 27 6:00 p.m. Avila Hall Eucharistic Adoration Wed, May 31 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD OUR GOD FOR THOSE AMONG US: Thank You to Lynne Carek and Sue Urig for cleaning and organizing the choir area and cleaning the carpeting in the choir. Thanks ladies! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERVING OUR COUNTRY Charles Godles, Christopher Barnhart, Jason Bender, Thomas Daley Capt. Richard Robinson, Tom Fisher, Anthony Burns, Michael Naughton, Allen Fish, 2nd Lt. Louis Rios, Michael Krivas, Justin Callison, Capt. Shelby Stratton, Grant Bartlett, Sgt. Tyler Corwin, John McGlynn, Cpl. Andrew Edwards To add names call PARISH CLUSTER CORNER St. Thomas the Apostle St. Anthony COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND AND THE ILL If a parishioner is homebound, ill, or recovering from surgery and would like to have The Holy Eucharist brought to them, please call the church office. HOSPITAL CALLS Every hospital has an appointed Catholic Chaplain. Please request his services for a patient. Notify the parish office so that the sick will be remembered in our prayers and Masses. TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS Sunday Mass is aired on Channel 8 on Sundays at 6:00 a.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Teresa's: Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Anthony's perpetual Adoration Chapel is behind the church.

4 Around the Town SOLACE OF LORAIN COUNTY - ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES COPING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE The next meeting will be May 24, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Carlisle Room, Diagonal Rd., LaGrange. For information call Kathy at TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE CATHEDRAL If you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary this year and would like to take part in the celebration Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, please call the church office by Friday, June 16, The Mass will be Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. WESTSHORE SEPARATED, DIVORCED & WIDOWED SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Brendan's Kenny Center, 4242 Brendan Ln., N. Olmsted. Learn about the history of the Emerald Necklace, Cleveland's Metroparks during the 100th Anniversary this year. Call with questions to Jane at CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOC. MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT SUNDAY Join us for an hour of sharing, listening, learning, and healing along your grief journey. God's strength will be renewed in you as you join with others traveling similar paths of readjustment after a loss. The next gathering is Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon. No registration required. For more information visit or call Rhonda at These meetings are held the 4th Sunday of every month. "3RD ANNUAL OHIO 7:14" - LORAIN COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE Join us in Ohio's State Capitol, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 6 at 11 a.m. Plan to join Molly Smith and a host of other Ohio Evangelicals and Leaders for a solemn assembly of prayer for our State and our Nation in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14. For information contact JC Church at jcchurch@3ca.tv or Tim Throckmorton at tnt1@zoomnet.net. v MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN & EARTH CHAPTER OF MAGNIFICAT This Women's Ministry invites you for breakfast on Saturday, June 10 at Walsh University, Barrette Center, 2020 E. Maple St., N. Canton, Ohio. Speaker will be Mary Tohill. Cost is $18 w/reservation only by June 3. Checks made payable to Magnificat Jonathan of Rudy, Stark County and mailed to Debby Bentivegna at 5575 E. Blvd., NW, Canton, OH FATIMA CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE - JULY 28-29, 2017 Takes place at the Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ind., Ohio. Registration deadline is July 15; discount with early registration by June 1. For details visit or call VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - ST. PETER SCHOOL, LORAIN Takes place June for children four years of age by June 1 thru 4th grade; 9 a.m. - Noon. Theme is Maker Fun Factory (Created by God, Built for a Purpose). Registration forms available at the school, call Pat at , ext 119. Registration deadline is June 10. Cost is $20 per child.. CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL REGISTERING FOR FALL Christ Lutheran Preschool is registering children for the school year. We offer many different class options for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds. For registration or a tour, contact Teri Pienoski at More information can be found at We are located inside Christ Evangelical Church, Lake Road, Avon Lake at Rt. 83 and Lake Road. FIRST FRIDAY FORUM OF LORAIN COUNTY - JUNE 2, 2017, 11:30-1 PM "The Everlasting Covenant Between Faith and Science" with Fr. Christopher Zerucha. Located at the Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC. $18/person with reservation by Monday, May 29. Call or to ffflorain@gmail.com.

5 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Eucharistic Ministers Debbie Korce Barb Eifel ** Trish MacDonald Frances Geiger Rick Basista Norman Novak Mike Palmer Bill Bistak Susan Novak EM Needed Christi Smail Dan Gillotti Tom Pienoski Aaron Davis Theresa Gillotti Jean Ackerman Greg Smail Dan Gillotti Joan Gigliotti Sue DiVaccaro ** Marci Matsamas Ann Glime Barb Eifel Fred Courtright Lectors Jim Schilens Karen Davis Fred Courtright Andrew Augustine Bruce DiVaccaro Gene Welsh SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017 Altar Servers Tom Pienoski Aaron Davis Victoria Korce Bill Brock ** Joe Smail Mike Griffith Cara Smail Dave Griffith